A Complete Guide To Choosing The Right Party Dress For Your Body Type

From office shindigs to slightly more elegant affairs, our calendars are filling up fast with holiday (and pre-holiday!) parties. While we’re looking forward to the festive fun, we’re facing the inevitable question: What to wear?

Of course, we all want to look as chic as possible at any fete, but we also want to feel comfortable in clothes that both dazzle and flatter. When it comes to shopping for the perfect holiday look, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and grab the nearest dress that’s either the trendiest, the most affordable, or the most basic without considering how it’ll really fit your shape. And while you may be drawn to specific silhouettes, it might be worth your while to take a moment to consider if they’re truly accentuating your very best features.

For example, if you’re drawn to stylish calf-legnth dresses, but you barely clear five feet, you may want to think about hiking that hemline up a few inches to elongate your frame (and highlight those legs!). That’s just one piece of advice you’ll find here, so read on to discover the best dress silhouettes for your particular body shape — from beanpole to bodacious—to look and feel your best this holiday season.

Read on to learn which dress styles will accentuate your best features and where to buy them now!

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Approach your holiday festivities in the best shape possible—literally.
Read on to get the scoop on what type of dress silhouette will flatter
your figure best this season, and where to buy 'em now!

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Your Body: Under 5'3" and small-boned

Your Dress:
Opt for a body-conscious style with peplum detail. The emphasis on your
hips will give the illusion of slightly more voluptuous curves, while
still highlighting your legs and arms.

Your Dress:
If you're not totally into the the idea of a short dress, and feel like
a maxi might be too much fabric for your frame, try styles that have
uneven hemlines. Those that are slightly higher in the front are a great
way to camouflage any trouble areas while infusing offering some style
and structure.

Your Body: Slim through the hips and legs, broader on the top. You're a dame!

Your Dress:
Long-sleeves are not only elegant, they're super flattering when it
comes to your shape. Classic wrap-dresses draw the eye downward while
the sleeves balance out your shoulders and chest area.